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25 January 2021

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Stars and Stripes | Austin is sworn in as defense secretary, attends briefings on coronavirus pandemic, other operations
Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin was confirmed Friday by the Senate to be the 28th defense secretary and the first Black man to hold the position.

VETERANS

Military.com | Biden signs executive order delaying VA debt collections
Connecting Vets | Nevada veteran plans to celebrate 100th birthday by skydiving

DEFENSE

Military Times | Thousands of Guard troops to stay in Washington as threats target lawmakers ahead of impeachment trial
Military Times | The order emergency is canceled, but thousands or troops there aren’t scheduled to go home
Reuters | U.S. carrier group enters South China Sea amid Taiwan tensions

FOREIGN AFFAIRS

The Hill | China: US military presence in South China Sea a threat to peace, stability
Wall Street Journal | China flies warplanes near Taiwan in show of force, prompting U.S. warning

ECONOMY

Wall Street Journal | Biden to sign Buy American order for government procurement
Wall Street Journal | Yellen passed the economic stability baton to Powell. Now, he’s handing it back.
The Hill | Biden faces tough choices on trade after Trump

POLITICS

The Hill | Biden officials hold call with bipartisan group of senators on coronavirus relief plan

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